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How to Whiten Teeth Before & After Dentures

Looking in the mirror or at photos of themselves, many people often wish their smiles looked whiter. Several factors can cause teeth to look discolored: poor dental hygiene, genetics, drinking dark-colored beverages, smoking and eating certain types of foods. You can try several different methods to get your teeth looking whiter. People with dentures can also suffer from discoloration. Most of the same options are available for denture-wearers, but they can also take additional steps.

Things You'll Need

  • Toothbrush
  • Whitening toothpaste
  • Tooth-whitening kit
  • Strawberries
  • Baking soda
  • Ultrasonic cleaner
  • Denture cleaner
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Instructions

  1. Whitening Strategies

    • 1

      Bush your teeth with a whitening toothpaste. There are several brands available that claim to gradually whiten your teeth over time. Be sure to brush your teeth every day.

    • 2

      Apply a tooth-whitening kit or whitening strips to your teeth. These are available at most supermarkets and drug stores. Select a method and brand that you think would work best for you, and follow the directions on the box.

    • 3

      Try a home remedy to whiten teeth. Crush up a strawberry, which contains malic acid, and mix it with some baking soda until the ingredients are blended together. Put some toothpaste on your brush and dip it into the mixture. Brush your teeth for about five minutes, then rinse out your mouth really well. Perform the procedure only once a week.

    Denture Whitener

    • 4

      Purchase an ultrasonic denture cleaner. Many brands are available online; consult your dentist and find a brand that will work for you. Using this device every night will help remove stains and odors from your dentures.

    • 5

      Select a denture cleaner that advertises enhanced whitening for soaking your dentures. Some denture-cleaning tablets help whiten dentures while they soak overnight.

    • 6

      Purchase a toothbrush specifically designed for dentures. Denture-cleaning toothbrushes have a second, smaller brush head that more easily gets up into the dentures' crevices. Brushing daily with a whitening toothpaste will, over time, slowly whiten the dentures.

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